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The Cārvāka PodcastCSIS Report Names Khalistani ExtremismIn this podcast, Kushal speaks Josh from the Elev8 podcast about the CSIS Public Report 2024.
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Charles Payne's Unstoppable Prosperity PodcastCharles' Take: America's Ability To Win The Next WarCharles gives his daily take on Making Money: China has been doing plenty of economic saber-rattling with their retaliations to President Trump’s trade policies—but could the U.S. face China if the saber-rattling turned physical?With his guest, CSIS Defense & Security Department President Seth Jones, they analyze America’s military preparedness and what needs to be done to close this crucial gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-04-2206 min
Over Opinionated With Jasmin LaineLEAKED CSIS Report WARNED Liberals—Poilievre DESTROYS WEF Globalist Puppet, Mark CarneyCSIS Report CONFIRMS What We Knew—Poilievre OBLITERATES Carney’s WEF Lies and Trump Narrative Send a one-time contribution - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LK4S75E2G6DGYSubscribe, like and comment! Lets Be Friends!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasminlaine/X - https://twitter.com/JasminLaine_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasminlaineListen on Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/show/598p79oR8HYSysYlaWgG72Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/over-opinionated-with-jasmin-laine/id18024934282025-04-1423 min
Take as DirectedDr. Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist: Death threats and thick skin are “part of this gig.”Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us at the fifth anniversary of the newsletter she has spearheaded,Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE). “An incredibly wild ride,” YLE reaches 370,000 subscribers, while social media accounts reach 700,000. To cross the political divide, we need to listen more, be more selective in the choice of words. The YLE operation now includes a team of 15 managing the newsletter, podcasts, speaking engagements, and social media—and trusted messengers. She’s joined Dean Megan Ranney at the Yale School of Public Health focused on social listening and upgrading communications. Two months plus into the Trump second term, have we rebounde...2025-03-2729 minThe CommonHealthDr. Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist: Death threats and thick skin are “part of this gig.”Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us at the fifth anniversary of the newsletter she has spearheaded,Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE). “An incredibly wild ride,” YLE reaches 370,000 subscribers, while social media accounts reach 700,000. To cross the political divide, we need to listen more, be more selective in the choice of words. The YLE operation now includes a team of 15 managing the newsletter, podcasts, speaking engagements, and social media—and trusted messengers. She’s joined Dean Megan Ranney at the Yale School of Public Health focused on social listening and upgrading communications. Two months plus into the Trump second term, have we rebounde...2025-03-2729 min
The Truth of the MatterHidden Depths: Water as a Resource and a WeaponWater is essential to global society, for everything from drinking and growing food to producing energy and cultural practices. 40 percent of the world’s workforce works in sectors that rely on water, and water counts for $58 trillion in global economic output each year.But while the industrialized world can take water access for granted, water resources around the world are increasingly under stress. Billions of people lack access to safely managed sanitation systems and drinking water, and as this critical resource grows increasingly scarce, it is becoming a trigger for, weapon in, and casualty of...2025-03-2524 minThe Truth of the MatterHidden Depths: Water as a Resource and a WeaponWater is essential to global society, for everything from drinking and growing food to producing energy and cultural practices. 40 percent of the world’s workforce works in sectors that rely on water, and water counts for $58 trillion in global economic output each year.But while the industrialized world can take water access for granted, water resources around the world are increasingly under stress. Billions of people lack access to safely managed sanitation systems and drinking water, and as this critical resource grows increasingly scarce, it is becoming a trigger for, weapon in, and casualty of...2025-03-2524 minThe Truth of the MatterHidden Depths: Water as a Resource and a WeaponWater is essential to global society, for everything from drinking and growing food to producing energy and cultural practices. 40 percent of the world’s workforce works in sectors that rely on water, and water counts for $58 trillion in global economic output each year.But while the industrialized world can take water access for granted, water resources around the world are increasingly under stress. Billions of people lack access to safely managed sanitation systems and drinking water, and as this critical resource grows increasingly scarce, it is becoming a trigger for, weapon in, and casualty of...2025-03-2524 min
Rorshok Arctic UpdateARCTIC: Alaska’s Republican win & more – 26th Nov 2024Russia's Arctic expansion plans, a volcanic eruption in Iceland, Yukon's fight against the British crown, child poverty in Canada, Norway's record navy investment, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Arctic Military Activity Tracker: https://arcticmilitarytracker.csis.org/ We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wa...2024-11-2708 min
Into AfricaIntroducing The Afropolitan PodcastThe CSIS Africa Program is excited to announce the launch of The Afropolitan, a podcast hosted by Catherine Nzuki, Associate Fellow with the Africa Program. The Afropolitan is dedicated to exploring Africa’s growing influence on the global stage. By 2050, one in four people on the planet will be African. Africa will increasingly drive key aspects of the future—from the global workforce and cutting-edge innovations to creative industries that inspire global culture and arts. The decisions made across Africa today, both positive and negative, will shape the world’s future. The future of cosmopolitanism is increas...2024-10-2201 minInto AfricaIntroducing The Afropolitan PodcastThe CSIS Africa Program is excited to announce the launch of The Afropolitan, a podcast hosted by Catherine Nzuki, Associate Fellow with the Africa Program. The Afropolitan is dedicated to exploring Africa’s growing influence on the global stage. By 2050, one in four people on the planet will be African. Africa will increasingly drive key aspects of the future—from the global workforce and cutting-edge innovations to creative industries that inspire global culture and arts. The decisions made across Africa today, both positive and negative, will shape the world’s future. The future of cosmopolitanism is increas...2024-10-2201 min
DisorderEp73. Part1: Commemorating the October 7 MassacreA year ago today, the Middle East and the world changed forever. Hamas terrorists and Gazan civilians broke through the Gaza border fence into Israel and began massacring over a thousand Israelis and taking hundreds of hostages. A few weeks later, Israel began an aerial bombardment campaign and ground occupation of Gaza that has caused tens of thousands of casualties, leveled most of Gaza’s buildings, and seems to have no end in sight. To support Hamas, Hizbollah began firing missiles into Northern Israel from southern Lebanon, even before the Israeli incursion in Gaza began. This has recently led to...2024-10-0754 min
Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First RespondersBehind the Scenes with Anne-Marie Lambert: From CSIS to the Stanley CupSend us a textIn this riveting episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Anne-Marie Lambert, a former CSIS intelligence officer and previous Director of West Edmonton Mall Security, who now serves as the Director of Security, Parking, and Fan Experience with the Oilers Entertainment Group. Anne-Marie brings a wealth of experience and fascinating insights into the world of security management, having navigated some of the most complex and high-stakes environments.We delve into Anne-Marie's diverse career, starting with her critical role in national security with CSIS, followed by her impactful tenure...2024-08-091h 05
Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap upWho's CSIS' New Director? Chinese Radar on Cuba and Russian Tradecraft FailuresSend us a textDescription:Welcome to the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, your go-to source for expert insights into the world of national security, foreign interference, espionage, and terrorism. Hosted by Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, each episode delves into the latest headlines and offers in-depth analysis on pressing intelligence issues.In this week’s episode:•Retirement of the CSIS Director: Disc...2024-07-0629 min
Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap upCSIS Director's Secret meetings in India, and GP party leader relieved over FISend us a textWelcome to another compelling episode of the GIKN Weekly Intelligence Wrap-Up, where we bring you the latest and most critical updates from the world of global intelligence and national security. Hosted by Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, this episode is packed with in-depth analysis and expert insights.In This Episode:🔒 Russian Crackdown on Physicists: We delve into the troubling trend of Russian physicists, especially those working on hypersonic technology, being accused of treason. Wha...2024-06-1625 min
The Crusty Canuck PodcastEP#286 CSIS Report and Liberal FAILS!CSIS put out a damming report in February 2024 and its affects/ Liberals once again prove they fail Canadians.
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Stand on Guard with David KraydenCSIS is Spying on Canadians for Trudeau | Stand on Guard Ep 133In this episode of Stand on Guard, host David Krayden discusses how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning Canadians about the danger of Tik Tok but not the danger of CSIS spying on Canadians who oppose gender ideology! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM JOIN THE KRAYDEN'S RIGHT RESISTANCE:-Stand on Guard Store Merch with a Message: https://standonguard.store/-Substack FREE or Paid Subscription: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Buy Me a Coffee (1 time support): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kraydensright-Join YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ED4fuuXo07MoobImXavaQ/joinLocals / Ru...2024-05-2225 min
The Campus ExchangeZack Cooper on China and Competition in the Indo-PacificZach Cooper is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he studies US strategy in Asia, including alliance dynamics and US-China competition. He also teaches at Princeton University and is currently writing a book that explains how militaries change during power shifts. Before joining AEI, Dr. Cooper was the senior fellow for Asian security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and has served on the National Security Council, as well as the Department of Defense. Dr. Cooper joins Nathan Lee from Baylor University to discuss deterrence and security in the Indo-Pacific. 2023-12-0820 min
Epoch AudioCCP Overwhelms Western Intelligence Agencies With Its 'Mass Collection' Approach: Former CSIS ManagerFormer Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) manager Michel Juneau-Katsuya exposes the Chinese communist regime hidden Trojan horse tactics.Read the text version here.* Website: http://www.theepochtimes.com/* Trial subscription to The Epoch Times : ** Digital: https://offers.theepochtimes.com/candigital ** Print: www.ReadEpoch.caYou can also find our podcast on:* iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/epoch-audio* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/epoch-audioSupport independent journalism of Truth, Tradition, Hope:* Donate: https://donate.theepochtimes.ca/Thank you!2023-11-0108 minRorshok Arctic UpdateRussia Ceases Cooperation with Europe & more– 26th Sep 2023Taxes against ship and tour operators in Greenland, Internet fixed in Alaska, no permafrost by 2100, critical materials in Greenland, two bears in donut van, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ summary:https://www.csis.org/analysis/arctic-geopolitics-svalbard-archipelago O...2023-09-2707 min
Russian RoulettePrigozhin's Death, the Ukrainian Counteroffensive, and a Summer Update on SanctionsAfter a few weeks off for the summer, Max and Maria are back, and are joined again this week by Professor Michael Kimmage. Max, Maria, and Michael discuss all the biggest headlines coming out of Russia and Ukraine since our last episode at the start of August, and give their takes on where events might be headed next.Learn More:The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts"How Russia Globalized the War in Ukraine: The Kremlin's Pressure-Point Strategy to Undermine the West" by Michael Kimmage and Hanna Notte | Foreign Affairs2023-09-0748 min
Club de Prensa WashingtonUn juez federal bloquea la nueva regulación de asilo de la Administración Biden. ¿Qué consecuencias tiene?En Estados Unidos la migración y las políticas de la Administración de Joe Biden vuelve a estar en un terremoto político. Este martes, un juez federal bloqueó la nueva regulación del presidente Biden que restringe el acceso al asilo en la frontera entre EEUU y México, lo que anularía un principio clave para mitigar y disuadir la migración desde que retorno el Título 8 al país, renovando restricciones complejas para la solicitud de asilo para cientos de migrantes. Cabe resaltar que tras culminar el Titulo 42, el aplicativo CBPOne ha sido el medio pa...2023-07-2632 min
The EurofileNew CSIS Report on European Defense, Germany’s National Security Strategy, and a Conversation with Mathieu DroinMax and Donatienne first discuss a new CSIS report about European defense integration and the EU’s role in rebuilding European militaries. They then cover Germany’s first ever national security strategy and a recent meeting between the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland ahead of the NATO summit in July. Lastly, Max and Donatienne turn to a conversation with Mathieu Droin about European naval capabilities and why they matter to the broader European defense landscape. Learn more: Transforming European Defense: A New Focus on Integration (csis.org) Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts 2023-06-2243 min
80-Proof PoliticsMemorial Day edition with USAF Colonel John Christianson, Military Fellow at CSIS.Honoring those who have served and sacrificed with a special Memorial Day episode. Military Fellow and US Air Force Colonel John Christianson, joins me at Off the Record.2023-05-2930 minClub de Prensa WashingtonUcrania: países occidentales entrenarán a soldados ucranianos para pilotar cazas F-16Continúan los enfrentamientos en territorio ucraniano, en las últimas horas se presentaron nuevos ataques en la ciudad de Bajmut; fuentes ucranianas de igual manera han declarado que el ritmo ha disminuido por la contraofensiva.Estados Unidos, Dinamarca y los Países Bajos comenzarán en las próximas semanas a diseñar “un marco de entrenamiento” en el manejo de los aviones de combate F-16 para las fuerzas ucranianas. Tras los viajes sorpresa que mantuvo el mandatario ucraniano por Europa la semana pasada, Volodimir Zelenski logró concretar alianzas diplomáticas y militares para poder hacer uso en las sigui...2023-05-2631 minThe EurofileMeta Fined for Privacy Breaches, Recapping Turkish Elections, and a Conversation with Dan KelemanMax and Donatienne discuss the recent 1.2B euro fine levied at Meta, the U.S. tech giant controlling Facebook, for breaching the EU’s GDPR rulebook – the largest such fine in the 5-year history of the privacy regulation. They then cover the recent first round of the Turkish elections, where President Erdogan outperformed polling figures and is now heavily favored to retain power after the second round of voting on May 28. Lastly, Max and Donatienne turn to a conversation with Dan Keleman on democratic backsliding in Europe. Dan is professor of political science and law and chair of the Depa...2023-05-2554 min80-Proof PoliticsErol Yayboke, Director of Fragility and Mobility at CSIS joins me at The Dignitary to explain what it's like to work for a think tank.From monitoring Putin's disinformation tactics, writing about the destructive earthquakes in Turkey, and figuring out how to get paid for thinking and writing, Erol Yayboke, Director of Fragility and Mobility at CSIS joins me at The Dignitary to explain what it's like to work for a think tank.2023-05-0450 min
What the Hell Is Going OnWTH Happened to American Military Power? Seth Jones on Why the US Can’t Produce the Weapons We NeedThe conflict in Ukraine has revealed what conventional war looks like in this day and age. It has also made clear just how extensively the US defense industrial base has atrophied in the post-Cold War era. We are struggling to keep pace with arming Ukraine, even when drawing from stockpiles that have not been replenished since Reagan’s buildup in the 1980s. We are failing to put in place today contracts that will produce critical munitions by 2026 and beyond, but the reality is that the entire system is so broken (from the supply chain, to research vs. procurement imbalances, to...2023-04-1255 min
Rebel News PodcastEZRA LEVANT | Maybe CSIS can put aside its important global warming work to focus on Chinese spies for a bit?The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews.
Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews.
Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the...2023-03-2149 min
Russian RouletteA Conversation with Kakha Gogolashvili on Georgia’s Foreign Agents LawThis week’s special episode of Russian Roulette features an interview on Georgia’s foreign agents law conducted by our sister podcast, The Eurofile. Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy from the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program sit down with Kakha Gogolashvili, Senior Fellow and Director of EU Studies at the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies, to discuss the recently abandoned foreign agents law, Russia’s presence in the South Caucasus, and Georgia’s EU membership aspirations. Listen to The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts Read more: In Georgia, Civil Society Wins against Russia-Style ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill...2023-03-1623 min
World Affairs ConversationsLatin America: Challenges and OpportunitiesAmbassador Earl Anthony Wayne served as U.S. Ambassador to Argentina and as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs under three Secretaries of State, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, and Deputy Ambassador in Afghanistan. Ambassador Wayne is presently Distinguished Diplomat in Residence at American University in Washington, DC, and holds senior positions at the Wilson Center, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and the Atlantic Council. 2023-02-2856 minWorld Affairs ConversationsLatin America: Challenges and OpportunitiesAmbassador Earl Anthony Wayne served as U.S. Ambassador to Argentina and as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs under three Secretaries of State, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, and Deputy Ambassador in Afghanistan. Ambassador Wayne is presently Distinguished Diplomat in Residence at American University in Washington, DC, and holds senior positions at the Wilson Center, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and the Atlantic Council. 2023-02-2856 min
Explain to ShaneDoes the U.S. Have Global Tech Superiority? Our China Challenge Going Forward (with James Lewis)What does it mean to gain tech influence on a global scale? How does America compare to China in helping the developing world get connected? What’s more effective: a tangible investment or a winning smile? Who is China eclipsing on the global stage? Technology, international security, and public policy have integrated over the last decade into something undeniable as a consideration when it comes to governing a modern superpower. In order to remain a superpower, it will require America to consider where and how it invests globally in international tech development and high-tech trade policy—and what that mean...2023-01-0321 min
We're Offended You're OffendedEP#171 CSIS Agent says Canada has Foreign Agent Problem | We're Offended You're Offended PodcastHey Everyone! hope everyone has had a fantastic day so far. I am here to have a conversation with Tyler about the craziness going on in the world today .... so pull up a chair grab a drink and join us for the ride :)
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Southeast Asia RadioSoutheast Asia Radio TrailerGreg Poling, Elina Noor, and Simon Tran Hudes highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We’ll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits! So join us for “Southeast Asia Radio” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.2022-04-0401 min
Russian RouletteOf the State and Future of Russian Journalism and Society – Russian Roulette Episode 118In this final episode of the year, Heather sits down Masha Gessen, a Russian-American journalist, author, translator and activist, and staff writer for The New Yorker. They discuss Masha’s piece “Can Russia’s Press Ever Be Free?” as well as the current state and future of journalism, society, and freedom of expression in Russia. Masha’s latest article and other pieces can be found here: www.newyorker.com/contributors/masha-gessen If you are interested in all things NATO, listen to Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program’s new podcast “NATO’s Road to Madrid” here: www.csis.org/podcasts/natos-r...2021-12-2134 min
Russian RouletteOf UK-Russia Relations: Its History and Future – Russian Roulette Episode 117In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with David Owen, former UK Foreign Secretary from 1977 until 1979 and author of a new book: Riddle, Mystery, and Enigma: Two Hundred Years of British-Russian Relations. They discuss the state of UK-Russia relations starting with a historical overview of the past two hundred years and ending with the future of the difficult relations of today. Subscribe to Russian Roulette, so you do not miss an episode: www.csis.org/subscribeFinally, check out the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program’s new podcast “NATO’s Road to Madrid,” which ex...2021-12-2137 min
Russian RouletteOf the Quad and Russia’s Role in the Indo-Pacific - Russian Roulette Episode 111In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with Michael J. Green, senior vice president for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and director of Asian Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.They discuss the key takeaways from a U.S.-Japan-Russia Track 2 conference in which CSIS participated late last year, the strategic implications of a robust Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad), and the challenges presented by closer Sino-Russian coordination to the U.S. and other Quad members, such a...2021-04-0236 min
The CommonHealthCoronavirus Crisis Update: Céline GounderDr. Céline Gounder, a member of the Biden-Harris Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board, takes a look at where we are, less than one week after President Biden assumed power. Deborah Birx and Tony Fauci have each come forward, unshackled, to discuss the moral and professional quandaries they faced, including threats and coercion, as Trump erected false narratives, intensifying in the fall electoral season and beyond, steering Americans into a human catastrophe. “Proximity to power is intoxicating. It corrupts judgment.” “I was impressed by Dr. Birx’s road trip.” It was “a smart pivot.” President Biden has shifted to unification and healing: “Tha...2021-01-2631 minTake as DirectedCoronavirus Crisis Update: Céline GounderDr. Céline Gounder, a member of the Biden-Harris Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board, takes a look at where we are, less than one week after President Biden assumed power. Deborah Birx and Tony Fauci have each come forward, unshackled, to discuss the moral and professional quandaries they faced, including threats and coercion, as Trump erected false narratives, intensifying in the fall electoral season and beyond, steering Americans into a human catastrophe. “Proximity to power is intoxicating. It corrupts judgment.” “I was impressed by Dr. Birx’s road trip.” It was “a smart pivot.” President Biden has shifted to unification and healing: “Tha...2021-01-2631 min
Power MapEthiopia’s Energy Transition PathwayThis week Energy 360 highlights our project on Energy Transition Strategies, which examines how emerging economies are balancing economic growth while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. We looked at three different places: Vietnam, Ethiopia, and the Indian state of Gujarat. In each of these 3 podcasts, Nikos Tsafos and Lachlan Carey talk with an expert about that state’s development and low-carbon transition pathways within the major sectors of electricity generation and access, transport, and industry. In this final episode of the mini-series, we look at Ethiopia’s pathway. Our guest is Easwaran Narassimhan, a research fellow at the Climate P...2020-12-1140 min
Power MapGujarat’s Energy Transition PathwayThis week Energy 360 highlights our project on Energy Transition Strategies, which examines how emerging economies are balancing economic growth while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. We looked at three different places: Vietnam, Ethiopia, and the Indian state of Gujarat. In each of these 3 podcasts, Nikos Tsafos and Lachlan Carey talk with an expert about that state’s development and low-carbon transition pathways within the major sectors of electricity generation and access, transport, and industry. In this episode we turn to Gujarat. Joining the show is Sarang Shidore, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Tex...2020-12-0937 min
World Affairs ConversationsThe Emperor's New RoadJonathan Hillman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and director of the Reconnecting Asia Project, discusses his new book, The Emperor's New Road, which has been described as "the world's most ambitious and misunderstood geoeconomics vision."2020-11-2332 min
Canadian Intelligence EhQuick Hits | Borealis to expand podcasts to more national security issuesWhile terrorism is an important issue it is not the only threat we face. To date, Borealis has focused almost exclusively on terrorism but it is time to broaden horizons. In this Quick Hits episode you'll hear what the new scope is as well as the new name for this short podcast!►Subscribe - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/subscribe/About the host Phil Gurski:Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ot...2020-11-1811 min
Power MapJust Transitions: Local Lessons and Global Insights from South AfricaJust transitions have featured regularly in national-level conversations in South Africa around its energy transition plans and climate change policies and commitments. In this episode, hosted by Neha Sharma of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), we explore the opportunities and challenges that South Africa faces in moving its just transition forward, and lessons which countries and leaders can learn from the case of South Africa. Neha is joined by two experts from South Africa: Brenda Martin (University of Cape Town) and Mike Ward (Rhodes University and Creating Sustainable Value) to dive into the multiple dimensions necessary to crafting a just transition...2020-09-2843 min
Russian RouletteOf Russian Influence in Germany - Russian Roulette Episode 104In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather Conley sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Mankoff and Tabea Wilke to discuss elements of Jeff’s report “With Friends Like These: Assessing Russian Influence in Germany.” This report is the Germany case study of an ambitious year-long CSIS initiative to analyze Russian influence activities in the United Kingdom and Germany and Chinese influence activities in Japan and Australia.Jeff’s biography can be found here: https://inss.ndu.edu/Media/Biographies/Article-View/Article/2142394/mankoff-jeffrey/Tabea’s here: http://tabeawilke.de/about/The report can be read on the CSIS...2020-08-1131 min
Russian RouletteOf Improvisation and Adaptability in the Russian Military, Part II - Russian Roulette Episode 103In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with Andreas Turunen and Joe Cheravitch to discuss the Russian military's electronic and psychological operations, and the roles they play in Russian doctrine and strategy. Andreas and Joe contributed chapters to the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program's report "Improvisation and Adaptability in the Russian Military." Andreas’s biography can be found here: http://www.conflictstudies.org.uk/current-work.php The report can be read on the CSIS website: https://www.csis.org/analysis/improvisation-and-adaptability-russian-militaryYou can find Part 1 of the conversation with the other au...2020-08-1128 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 53: Ground Realities of the Sino-Russian BorderAnkur Shah joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the border between China and Russia. For comments or questions, reach out to the host For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy )You can follow Ankur on Twitter and Instagram: @ANKURsamirshahTwitter: (https://twitter.com/ANKURsamirshah)Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ankursamirshah/)Read More:1. Near China’s border with Russia, the Orthodox Church regains a toehold – Ankur Shah (https://econ.st/2ZE51De)Life in limb...2020-07-0757 min
Power MapEnergy Implications from Covid-19: IndiaThis week we bring you three podcasts with views from around the world about Covid-19 impacts on the energy sector. In this first episode, Arunabha Ghosh (CEEW) talks with Sarah Ladislaw (CSIS) about implications of Covid-19 in India; how it has impacted the electric power sector, renewable energy projects, and economic growth. They offer thoughts on whether there is an opportunity going forward to stimulate green growth and promote an energy transition in India.2020-05-1139 minRussian RouletteOf COVID19 Measures--or lack thereof--in Russia - Russian Roulette Episode 101 In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff is joined by Judy Twigg, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University and a Senior Associate with the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program. They discuss the COVID19 outbreak in Russia and how well the government and the public health system are coping with this challenge. Judy also mentions the situation in Ukraine, so keep listening for that, too. You can find Judy Twigg’s bio and selected work here: https://politicalscience.vcu.edu/people/faculty/twigg.html, and follow her on Twitter: @jtwigg9
Her previous appearance on Russi...2020-04-0735 minRussian RouletteOf Prospects for U.S.-Russia Arms Control - Russian Roulette Episode 99 In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff is joined by Andrey Baklitskiy, a recent CSIS Visiting Fellow and a consultant at the PIR Center in Moscow. They discuss Andrey’s forthcoming CSIS report on the future of U.S.-Russia arms control, whether strategic arms control is needed in today’s context, and Russian experts’ and officials’ views of arms control. Andrey also discusses his wager on whether New START is extended or not.
You can find Andrey's report on the CSIS website: https://www.csis.org/analysis/prospects-us-russian-arms-control
The video of our recent public event with Andre...2020-03-1936 min
Thank You For Your ServiceHail and Farewell! The Future of TYFYS PodcastThis is the last episode of Thank You For Your Service co-hosted by Thomas and Nick, who are leaving UChicago and moving on with their Navy careers. After this, TYFYS will join the podcast network at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where it will be hosted by Dr. Alice Hunt Friend and Dr. Jim Golby.In this final episode, Thomas and Nick look back on the experience of creating TYFYS and interview Alice and Jim, who explain their backgrounds, assess the current state of American civil-military relations, and preview the future of...2020-03-1631 min
Thank You For Your ServiceDr. Risa Brooks on the Theory and Paradoxes of Civil-Military RelationsEver since Samuel Huntington wrote The Soldier and the State in 1957, his theory on objective civilian control of the military has had a profound influence on American civil-military relations. Over the course of this podcast series, we’ve explored that theory’s substance and applications to real-world events. But does Huntington’s theory need an overhaul?Dr. Risa Brooks is a professor of political science at Marquette University. She is one of the leading experts in academic civil-military relations, having written extensively about both American and international issues. Dr. Brooks joins the podcast to discus...2020-03-0952 minRussian RouletteOf Russia’s Political Transition and its Constitution - Russian Roulette Episode 98 In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with William Pomeranz, Deputy Director of the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute and author of Law and the Russian State: Russia's Legal Evolution from Peter the Great to Vladimir Putin (Bloomsbury, 2018). They discuss the proposed Russian constitutional reform, its key provisions, and what their impact is likely to be. Will’s previous appearance on Russian Roulette, when he discussed his book, can be found here: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/russian-roulette/law-and-russian-state-%E2%80%93-russian-roulette-episode-78 Will’s book is available for purchase here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/law-and...2020-02-2732 min
Thank You For Your ServiceWomen in the Military: Myths and RealitiesHow have the roles of women in the military changed over time? What progress has been made towards more inclusive and diverse environments in the armed forces? Lyla Kohistany joins this episode to give her take. Lyla is a U.S. Navy veteran, having served first as a Surface Warfare Officer before transferring to the Intelligence Community, where she served as an Intelligence Officer for Special Operations missions. Upon leaving the Navy, Lyla founded a nonprofit called Promote, which is dedicated to helping Special Operations units foster more inclusive work environments.2020-02-2641 min
Thank You For Your ServiceWho Serves: Military Demographics in 2020Despite popular stereotypes, the best predictor of whether someone will join the armed forces is not race or economic class. According to New York Times national correspondent Dave Philipps, it’s familiarity with the military – knowing someone who has served, usually a friend or family member. The result is that since the advent of the All-Volunteer Force, new recruits have been coming largely from the same places and the same families.Dave covers the military and veterans from a ground-level perspective, hearing and sharing the stories of everyday troops, as opposed to policymakers in Wash...2020-02-1225 min
Thank You For Your ServicePhil Klay on "The Soldiers We Leave Behind"What does it mean to be an American? Phil Klay, a former Marine and critically acclaimed writer, returns to the podcast to discuss the connection between military service, citizenship, and “Americanness.” Elaborating on his November 2019 New York Times essay “The Soldiers We Leave Behind,” Phil recounts the story of the World War I “Melting Pot” division, and one of their leaders, Charles Whittlesey. He also describes the harrowing experiences of Black veterans after both world wars, and he connects these narratives to the stories of two Iraqi nationals – Ali and Ted – who, in recognition for serving alon...2020-01-2233 min
Thank You For Your ServiceCongressman Tom Rooney on Military Justice and Presidential PardonsWhy does the military have a justice system distinct from the civilian justice system? And what are the implications of having separate forms of accountability?Former Republican Congressman Tom Rooney joins TYFYS to give his take. Congressman Rooney represented Florida’s 16th and then 17th congressional districts from 2009 to 2019. During his time in government, he served on the Armed Services Committee, the Intelligence Committee, and the Committee on Agriculture. Before his political career, Rooney served in the US Army as a Judge Advocate, a military lawyer. He worked as a prosecutor at Fort Hood, Te...2019-11-2744 min
Thank You For Your ServiceWhy We Join: Thoughts on Military Recruitment“Thank You For Your Service” is back. In Season 2, we’ll be taking a hard look at how the military institution interacts with American social issues and social change: race, gender, LGBT issues. We’ll address questions like: Who joins the military and why? What can be done to address sexual assault in the military or mental health issues among service members and veterans? What does the veteran transition to civilian life look like? We’re hoping to provide more context and information to these ongoing conversations, so they get the focused, rigorous, analytic examination they deserve....2019-11-1136 minRussian RouletteOf Putin and Global Health: Friend or Foe? - Russian Roulette Episode 91 In this special joint episode of Russian Roulette and Take as Directed, Jeff is joined by J. Stephen Morrison, the Senior Vice President and Director of the CSIS Global Health Policy Center, and Judy Twigg, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University and a Senior Associate with the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program. They discuss Stephen and Judy’s recent report “Putin and Global Health: Friend or Foe?” which outlines their recommendations for expanding U.S. engagement to promote health security and counter Russian influence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The report is available at: https...2019-10-0232 min
Into AfricaToward a More Pragmatic U.S. Policy on China-Africa RelationsHow should the United States respond to China’s rapidly expanding footprint in Africa? Host Judd Devermont (CSIS) teams up with the co-hosts of the China in Africa Podcast, Cobus van Staden and Eric Olander, as well as Yun Sun (Stimson Center) to discuss how the U.S. government can develop a more pragmatic and effective policy to manage China’s activities in Africa. A review of President Ramaphosa’s progress in South Africa and Zambian President Lungu’s crackdown on anti-China politicians serve as episode preludes. This episode is a joint production with the China in Africa Podcast, hosted an...2019-08-0837 minInto AfricaToward a More Pragmatic U.S. Policy on China-Africa RelationsHow should the United States respond to China’s rapidly expanding footprint in Africa? Host Judd Devermont (CSIS) teams up with the co-hosts of the China in Africa Podcast, Cobus van Staden and Eric Olander, as well as Yun Sun (Stimson Center) to discuss how the U.S. government can develop a more pragmatic and effective policy to manage China’s activities in Africa. A review of President Ramaphosa’s progress in South Africa and Zambian President Lungu’s crackdown on anti-China politicians serve as episode preludes. This episode is a joint production with the China in Africa Podcast, hosted an...2019-08-0837 minInto AfricaPodcasting Across AfricaHow can podcasts about Africa help counter outdated perceptions of the continent? Podcast hosts Judd Devermont (CSIS, Into Africa), Kim Yi Dionne (University of California, Riverside; Uhafamu Africa), Rachel Beatty Reidl (Northwestern University, Uhafamu Africa), Andile Masuku (African Tech Round-Up), and Travis Adkins (On Africa) join forces for this must-listen crossover episode. They talk the art of podcasting, Malawi's upcoming elections, and Jumia's IPO.2019-05-1633 minInto AfricaPodcasting Across AfricaHow can podcasts about Africa help counter outdated perceptions of the continent? Podcast hosts Judd Devermont (CSIS, Into Africa), Kim Yi Dionne (University of California, Riverside; Uhafamu Africa), Rachel Beatty Reidl (Northwestern University, Uhafamu Africa), Andile Masuku (African Tech Round-Up), and Travis Adkins (On Africa) join forces for this must-listen crossover episode. They talk the art of podcasting, Malawi's upcoming elections, and Jumia's IPO.2019-05-1633 min
World Affairs ConversationsChina's Belt and Road InitiativeJonathan Hillman, Senior Fellow of the Simon Chair in Political Economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Director of CSIS Reconnecting Asia Project, discusses China’s $1 trillion Belt and Road Initiative. What is it? What are China’s goals and objectives? What is the outlook? What are Implications for 'receipient' countries, and for the U.S? 2019-02-281h 00World Affairs ConversationsChina's Belt and Road InitiativeJonathan Hillman, Senior Fellow of the Simon Chair in Political Economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Director of CSIS Reconnecting Asia Project, discusses China’s $1 trillion Belt and Road Initiative. What is it? What are China’s goals and objectives? What is the outlook? What are Implications for 'receipient' countries, and for the U.S? 2019-02-281h 00
The ReadoutClimate Change and the Case of Jamal KhashoggiThis week we look at the two big stories from the week - the case of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi dissident "disappeared" in Istanbul and the US-Saudi relations fallout and the IPCC's climate change report that warns of quick action needed by the global community before 2030 to avert climate disaster. With CSIS's Jon Alterman and Sarah Ladislaw. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/readout/climate-change-and-case-jamal-khashoggi-0)2018-10-1627 minRussian RouletteOf Summitry and Asummitry–Russian Roulette Episode 61 Jeff and Jeff take center stage in our sixty-first episode of Russian Roulette. Jeff Mankoff sits down with Jeff Rathke, senior fellow and deputy director of the Europe Program at CSIS to discuss major takeaways from the most recent NATO summit, as well as the upcoming (at the time of recording) Trump-Putin bilateral meeting. Then, Jeff Mankoff tackles new mailbag questions, with some help from Research Associate and Producer, Cyrus Newlin.
You can view Jeff Rathke’s bio and publications, here: https://www.csis.org/people/jeffrey-rathke. For more summitry, be sure to catch his appearance on ou...2018-07-1747 min
The ReadoutA Royal Mess: What's Happening in Saudi ArabiaAfter the mass-arrests of dozens of royal family members in Saudi Arabia on corruption charges, we look at how Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's latest move will affect the kingdom and the wider region. With Middle East Program Director Jon Alterman. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/royal-mess-whats-happening-saudi-arabia)2017-11-1014 min
The ReadoutWhy U.S. forces are in NigerFollowing the deaths of four U.S. servicemen last month in a militant ambush, the question of America’s involvement in that country and wider region have been hotly debated. This week we hear from Africa Program Director Jennifer Cooke on why the U.S. is there to begin with, the danger of over-militarizing the region, and what an African-led solution would look like. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/why-us-forces-are-niger)2017-11-0315 min
The ReadoutWhat Xi Jinpingâs Ascent MeansAfter Chinese President Xi Jinping’s elevation to Mao-like status at the Chinese Communist Party National Congress this week, we look at what his rise means for China and the rest of the world. We’re joined by CSIS’s Freeman Chair in China Studies Chris Johnson. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
Chris’s analysis from October 18: “Xi Jinping Opens 19th Party Congress Proclaiming a New Era—His”
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/what-xi-jinpings-ascent-means)2017-10-2516 min
The ReadoutCataloniaâs Independence Push, Brexit Update, and Austriaâs ElectionsOn the second show this week, we talk about what’s behind Catalonia’s independence drive, how the EU-UK Brexit negotiations are stalling, and a now-familiar story: the rise of the far-right in Europe, this time in Austria. With CSIS Europe Program Director Heather Conley. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/catalonias-independence-push-brexit-update-and-austrias-elections-0)2017-10-1325 min
The ReadoutGermany goes to the WahllokaleThis Sunday, Germans go to the polls (die Wahllokale) to elect a new parliament. It's expected that Angela Merkel will carry on as Chancellor but Germany faces headwinds that this election campaign has tended to avoid. We also find time to talk about the upcoming Catalan independence referendum. With CSIS Europe program experts Heather Conley and Jeff Rathke and hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/germany-goes-wahllokale)2017-09-2324 minThe ReadoutMyanmar's Humanitarian Crisis370,000 people have fled violence in Myanmar in the past month alone. This week we talk about what has caused this crisis and what choices face Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. With Greg Poling and hosted by Colm Quinn.
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/myanmars-humanitarian-crisis)2017-09-1522 min
The ReadoutThe Four Famines Facing 20 Million PeopleThis week we hear from Kimberly Flowers, the head of our Global Food Security Project, to discuss the threat of famine in Northeast Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
Kimberly's piece on CSIS.org: https://www.csis.org/analysis/four-famines-alarm-bells-are-ringing-who-listening This week's full expert discussion: https://www.csis.org/events/four-famines-fragility-resilience-and-role-international-development
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/four-famines-facing-20-million-people)2017-09-0816 min
The ReadoutA New Strategy for America's Longest WarThis week we hear from David Sedney, the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, on what's in the Trump administration's new Afghanistan policy, and whether it might work after all these years. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/new-strategy-americas-longest-war)2017-08-3016 min
The ReadoutMosul Liberated: ISIS in Retreat?This week we look at the battle for the city of Mosul in Iraq and how it was eventually won back from the Islamic State, almost three years after its fall. With Anthony Cordesman and hosted by Colm Quinn.
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/mosul-liberated-isis-retreat)2017-07-1913 min
The ReadoutSaudi Arabia's New Crown PrinceOn this episode we discuss the rise of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who this week became next in line to the Saudi throne after being named the new Crown Prince. We also check in on the latest developments in Qatar's rift with the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council. With CSIS's Jon Alterman and hosted by Colm Quinn.
(Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/saudi-arabias-new-crown-prince-0)2017-06-2612 min